Roundhouse Bertie RC conversion

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I steam up my Bertie after converting it to radio control using hardware supplied by Roundhouse Engineering. I check for leaks and adjust the servo/steam regulator.
Radio Control equipment (transmitter, receiver, servo and power switch) bought from Fosworks UK.
Bunker and other detailing parts supplied by Locoworks UK.

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@DanzibarDrums 4 жыл бұрын

Is that the standard Roundhouse safety valve? Seems to operate a lot better than mine which just oozes steam continuously!

@gasmith841 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the loco new. After about 10 runs I disassembled and cleaned the safety valve and re-fitted it. That seemed to help with the weeping valve...many owner complain about the safety valve :)

@essenceofsteam4822 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy all your gear from like the transmitter, receiver the switch and the controller?

@gasmith841 3 жыл бұрын

Fosworks

@essenceofsteam4822 3 жыл бұрын

@@gasmith841 thanks. I’ve not sorted it out with roundhouse themselves who are providing me with everything I need from there factory.

@timothyboles6457 3 жыл бұрын

Is there not a reverse on this locomotive?

@gasmith841 3 жыл бұрын

This loco has a slip eccentric on its valve gear. This means you have to push the loco at least one revolution of the wheels in the direction you wish to travel before opening the steam regulator. All Roundhouse 'Basic' series loco's use this method. Their more expensive 'Classic' series loco's have a fwd/rev control in the cab.

@1953PE 3 жыл бұрын

why do you need to check for leaks, all you have done is put a servo in it

@gasmith841 3 жыл бұрын

You also have to exchange the steam regulator needle for one suitable for rc. In the kit you get a new steam regulator housing which means new fibre washers. That's the checking for leaks part

@1953PE 3 жыл бұрын

@@gasmith841 Thanks, I made a Accucraft Superior radio contolled years ago and all I had to do was change the regulator handle out and put a servo in, easy.